There is nothing like indulging yourself in the luxurious surroundings of a 5 Star Hotel, but when it comes to staying in the world’s most expensive hotels, you are going to have to dig deep… very deep, if you are to enjoy a summer getaway in Sardinia Italy, Utah in the United States, or Easter…
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Birds of Africa – Simply Amazing
I must admit, I have always found birds to be a little bit boring… But on our recent trip to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, I learned to appreciate the true beauty of our feathered friends, and I am now their number #1 fan! Intelligent, incredibly beautiful, and a real pleasure to observe in their…
South Africa: New Entry Requirements for Children under 18
Until now, travelling to South Africa has been pretty easy, you just need a valid passport and a return flight ticket. But new legislation that is set to come into force tomorrow, Monday 1st June 2015, is going to make it much more difficult for anyone entering the country with children under the age of…
Fitness Holidays – Swapping Sun & Sand for Cycling, Surf and all things Sporty
Holiday trends have definitely changed over the past few years, and if a recent poll by foreign exchange company Travelex is anything to go by, it looks as though half of us are going ditch our fortnight on the beach for something much sportier in 2015 and 2016. Fitness holidays are taking the world by…
Paradise – How far are you willing to Travel to get there?
Paradise: a place or condition of great happiness where everything is exactly as you would like it to be. Cambridge Dictionary There are many definitions of ‘paradise’, but for me, paradise is an idyllic holiday destination where we can expect pure white sands, brilliant sunshine every day, toasty temperatures, alfresco dining, learning about new people…
675 Days Travelling the World – Is This the Perfect Honeymoon?
Choosing the right honeymoon destination is no easy task, and while some couples still prefer the traditional beach honeymoon, many modern couples are looking for adventure, new experiences, and far-flung locations to spend their first weeks of marriage together. My husband and I fall into the latter category, and rather than spending some £25,000 on…
Zanzibar Photos – A Tropical Treat for Beach Lovers
When you think of Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park are the first things that come to mind, but Tanzania homes some of the best beaches in Africa, and if you are looking for a truly tropical beach break in 2015, it’s time to pack your favourite flip-flops and head on…
Geek Chic – Will you be using the Top Travel Gadgets in 2015?
An estimated 80% of us now book our holidays and overseas travel via our tablet, laptop or mobile phone, and with the majority of good travel agents moving online, we can now book just about any type of holiday from the comfort of our own home, the office, or even, the bathtub! Technology is taking…
Single and Ready to Travel? You’re Not the Only One!
2015 is set to be the year of the Solo Traveller, and if you have always dreamed of travelling world on your own, or with a group of like-minded travellers on an escorted tour, there are 100’s of different options available for your next summer holiday. No longer aimed at the 18-30 market, the Single’s…
Friday’s Photo Session – Some Good Looking Birds!
What better way to step into the weekend, than with some gorgeous pictures of good looking birds! These are just a few of the colourful creatures we have encountered during our travels around the world… If you know the names of any of these, please let us know, (I only know the Toucan and the…
Great News for Kariega as Rhino Poaching Survivor Thandi gives Birth
We were delighted to read on the Kariega Facebook Page recently that Thandi, the beautiful rhino who was poached and left to die in 2012, has given birth to a healthy calf! Kariega Game Reserve, like many other game reserves in South Africa, was the victim of poaching in March 2012, when Thandi and two…
Merry Christmas, Season’s Greetings and Happy Travels
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our friends, blog followers and Equatours guests a very Merry Christmas! We would also like to thank you for your support over this past year. Thanks to you, we have reached almost 100,000 clicks on our travel blog these past 12-months, and your feedback and…
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